I finally got this HD2 Activated. So I enable to my gamertag yadadadada. It won't let me download/install app or games on to the phone. Yes my wifi/data connection work fine. Though I had to reformat my phone after a few things and I lost my regedit. Would the marketplace not be working because I don't have it registered as an HD7 anymore? I have my activation code though enabled
Short answer yes. I found it wouldn't let me until the device name was changed to HD7. Windows market place must see what the device is then decide if it should be allowed download apps or not.
lol yes, after the tedious process of getting it to work, I downloaded my first app, and installing it now
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In case anybody was wondering, I've tried the Chevron WP7 tool on the Venue Pro and it works just fine. I've sideloaded the Samsung "Now" app and TA Maps (a.k.a. the Google Maps proof-of-concept) and have run them with success. All of the platform-specific apps I've tried loading will not even start: HTC Home, Samsung Network settings, homescreen WiFi toggle, etc.
...if anybody else finds any sideload apps that work on the Venue Pro, please post.
OK, I have been thinking about developer unlocking the phone, but am not a 100% sold. The two main issue I am unsure of:
1) Does MS still have the ability to turn our DVPs into bricks via an update?
2) Is there a way to reverse the developer unlocking process so that we can go back to being "in compliance?"
Thanks for any input!
ZappiestOyster said:
OK, I have been thinking about developer unlocking the phone, but am not a 100% sold. The two main issue I am unsure of:
1) Does MS still have the ability to turn our DVPs into bricks via an update?
2) Is there a way to reverse the developer unlocking process so that we can go back to being "in compliance?"
Thanks for any input!
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as far as i know even if you developer unlock the dvp once you sync it with zune it relocks it this issue has only been corrected on htc phones as far as i know
also judging by ms response to chevronwp7 an update wouldnt brick your phone
but would most definately relock it
chevronwp7 works. i can confirm as well. i already have some xbox live games up and going.
i've been revoked once by but i unlocked it. its simple.
There are good and the bad. Good: you can side load apps. Bad: its a hassel to unlock it again everytime.
- Registry hacks and apps have been developed for the HD2 to be spoofed as an HD7 thats why they dont lock back up. However, these registry hack programs have been written only for HTC devices and thus, so far, i cant find one that can work on the Dell Venue pro.
if anyone finds a way to edit registry for Dell device, let me know.
Can anyone confirm that the tethering method posted on pocketnow.com is working? It is in the update for the HTC tethering post.
Do you know how to sideload apps without having a developer account? I've got the phone unlocked, and enabled tethering...but I'm dying to get the flashlight app on here.
I have been deploying the XAP files through the developer software but I believe there is a thread discussing how to methods in the WP7 general development section. I will try to find it and post the link to it.
That would be great. The newest developer software requires that you have a developer account. Like I said, I managed to unlock but now I'm stuck because of the new limitation.
So my phone is now unlocked and i followed everything in the activation guide except calling Microsoft for the activation code yet.
and I managed to download some apps through my laptop and installed to my phone and worked
but i tried 2 games which were "the Harvest" and "Twin Blades" and they don't work
but also i installed a LG game which worked fine
so i was wondering if this is because i still didn't activate live services or the HD2 isn't capable of playing WP7 games after all ??
Thanx in advance
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So my phone is now unlocked and i followed everything in the activation guide except calling Microsoft for the activation code yet.
and I managed to download some apps through my laptop and installed to my phone and worked
but i tried 2 games which were "the Harvest" and "Twin Blades" and they don't work
but also i installed a LG game which worked fine
so i was wondering if this is because i still didn't activate live services or the HD2 isn't capable of playing WP7 games after all ??
Thanx in advance
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Hi
I installed "Twin Blades" trial from the market (activated) and it worked fine.
I tried installing "Harvest" through my computer, like how you did it (I think)it installed, but didn't open/run.
I then tried installing Harvest trial again, but this time using the market, and it worked fine.
There might be a difference between the trial versions and full versions (in terms of installing / running), but I haven't tried purchasing any games yet.
Some xbox live titles work when you install it through desktop. So it's just a hit or miss when trying out apps that way. Either way, it is recommended to get an activation code to get the full WP7 experience.
I believe you used WP7 3MktPlace to download the games. Am I right? In this case you just have to wait for the vbguy (the creator of 3MktPlace) to update the software. He already found a way to make an automated patch for XBL games. (games other than Xbox LIVE games should work fine with current software)
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I believe you used WP7 3MktPlace to download the games. Am I right? In this case you just have to wait for the vbguy (the creator of 3MktPlace) to update the software. He already found a way to make an automated patch for XBL games. (games other than Xbox LIVE games should work fine with current software)
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yes exactly i downloaded using 3mktplace then installed using tom xap installer
so the only limitation from not activating the code will be using xbox live accounts or signing in to windows live accounts only?
and could u plz tell me more about this update??
also, is 3mktplace the only way yet to get apps and games other than the built in market place?
Thanx in advance
yes the only limitations are not being able to access windows live (includes x box live, live accounts) and marketplace.
3mrktplace isn't the only other way, there is another one, can't remember it but i think it's on xda.
Im sorry, Im afraid that I cant be more helpful in this matter. I don't know much about the updates except what I read in his blog. All I know is, in his latest blog entry he wrote that he already found a way to fix all those XBL games and he will integrate this new patch in new version of 3MrktPlace (v0.5). I think we should sit tight and wait for the updates, it wont take long
I only use 3MrktPlace btw, so I dont know about the other stuff. I browse the marketplace apps through zune, and I'll download apps through 3MrktPlace.
oh btw ahmedsalem89 : Get the activation code. Just call them. It's worth the try.
Thanx
I will Call them as soon as I'm sure that I'll be sticking with WinPhone 7 and not returning to android at least for a while
I installed WM7 into my HD2, contacted MS, activated marketplace and xbox using the tut. All went mighty smooth thanks to you guys.
Only problem im facing is that FB refuses to stay logged in. I log in once, browse , close it and then when I come back, it says
"facebook passwork is incorrect".
I give the same password, and its all fine for that session. Then i close it, and its back to square 1.
Help please.
I had exactly the same problem!
After re-installing WP7 & doing the activation steps by the book, it seams ok now.
no no nooo. dont want to go through that process again why cant life be simple
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no no nooo. dont want to go through that process again why cant life be simple
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Are you saying installing/unlocking WP7 is not simple??
If yes then you should just stop right now, flog your phone and get a nokia 3310!
its simple allright. but i already installed tons of apps and synced contacts ( which is a badass pain in WM7). But is there any other fix to this ?
My WP7 did the same & re-installing with the same memory card fixed it.
Installing WP7 is a lot easier than Android, unless your apps are on ext4.
Have you been running PC installed xaps? Cus if I install from PC they all get revoked after a short while
m$ are messing me around reg getting a key
Today I was going to install an XAP. I went to go install in and it said my phone was locked. So I figured Id just have to run ChevronWP7 and unlock it. But it wont unlock? Idk why it wouldnt cause I never had a problem with it before. I did some research and im super confused.
I read this, is it because i changed my phone identity that i cant unlock my phone anymore?
The majority of the failures to unlock your phone again is because you used a registry script that changed the HD2 to identify it as an HD7 and may have included registry entries that set PortalUrlProd and PortalUrlInt to 127.0.0.1 or a Null value and somehow your phone became relocked. Once it's set this way, no matter what you do to unlock the phone it won't work because the proper server to query is "developerservices.windowsphone.com" is not defined on the phone. ChevronWP7 works by hijacking and spoofing the address of developerservices.windowsphone.com to be your local computer and then responds appropriately over port HTTPS (443) to the phone.
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I never thought it would be a problem, Ive used ChevronWP7 before to unlock my phone, Ive got WP7 all set up and working, along with Xbox Live and the Marketplace. But now im stumped. How do I get my phone to unlock.
I read this thread and i tried to do the methods but i cant because my phone wont unlock! Someone please help. I am so confused.
It wont unlock without editing the reg.....but,
I was having the same trouble yesterday, installed a new SD card and then tried to unlock for hours but wouldn't work,...
So I flashed the XBoxMod ROM, V1.03. The unlock is already done as well as the regedits to keep it unlocked when you sync with Zune. The ID is already changed, so you just flash, activate and fill your accounts out again. Easiest way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944995
I have 1.03 flashed and the lock has suddenly this morning stopped working, have installed the chevron again, just wont unlock again...
without WP7 being unlocked its a pile of crap, why does it suddenly stop being unlocked, if I have to reflash everything, the rubbish thing about WP7 there is now way to back anything up.
Will someone come out with a better unlock than this unstable chevron
THUDUK said:
I have 1.03 flashed and the lock has suddenly this morning stopped working, have installed the chevron again, just wont unlock again...
without WP7 being unlocked its a pile of crap, why does it suddenly stop being unlocked, if I have to reflash everything, the rubbish thing about WP7 there is now way to back anything up.
Will someone come out with a better unlock than this unstable chevron
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what is so good about side loading apps unless you are stealing them? There are not enough things out there to make it worth the effort.
errr HELLO....camera application that actually allows you to focus, ability to install a navigation package with voice feedback, ability to tweak to suit your needs via reg editor, side load homebrew applications that are not allowed on the strict Microsoft zune, change the search to something useful instead of the pathetic bing....etc...etc...
If you want to shout out and accuse me of steeling that's one thing, but make sure you get your facts correct before, just because your on a forum you think you can slag people of and slant them, an apology would be nice, calling me a pirate PAH! I work with application developers and know exactly the damage pirating can cause...
TrevorMcCauley said:
I read this thread and i tried to do the methods but i cant because my phone wont unlock! Someone please help. I am so confused.
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Hey there,
Did you manage to unlock your device? Good to see the guide is stil getting use
Method 2 will keep you unlocked, but to get it unlocked you have to kinda do something in between the two methods, if that makes any sense?
Ill explain. Turn on airplane mode on your device and connect it, making sure Zune is running on ur pc.
Goto your hosts file and edit it like it says in the guide, but just delete the entry. Save the host file.
Now in theroy, you should be able to run chevron to unlock your HD2, although it cant hurt to reinstall the chevron.cert to your device (i keep it in an attachment on my email just in case )
Let me know if you need anything more
And as for the last two posters, quite it please guys, no one is accusing anyone of anything, be happy
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Hey there,
Goto your hosts file and edit it like it says in the guide, but just delete the entry. Save the host file.
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What entry am I deleting?
I cant even get ChevronWP7.exe to start now. It instantly says "Uh oh. Sorry, I'm having trouble communicating with the phone." when I try to run it. My phone is plugged in, zune is open, idk what the problem is. At least yesterday the program would open, then say Uh oh. when i tried to unlock it. What should I do?
Bump. I never got this problem solved.
run as admin and alternate between the normal version and the no limit sideloading version.
obviously make sure your device is on, and unlocked at the main tile screen and that zune is running, keep repeating my first point until it works
Dont know if it wil work for you guys but it works for me, alternating between the two versions and admin always being on usually does the trick, sometimes i have to restart my PC and phone, but usually persistance will get it unlocked again.
Just wondering something, when the marketplace says "This application is not available for your device. Press here for more info" pressing i gets you this:
"Application not available - This might be because your phone software needs to be updated, the application is exclusive to a different mobile provider, or the app is not available in your region"
Is the mechanism to determine this via an online check with Microsoft and the Marketplace or is there a registry setting, etc?
Additionally would there be anyway of putting a 'cheat' in place so that the marketplace app always gets told "yes you can install this"?
Cheers
no, this dont have anything with registry... only USA and GB region have full access to Marketplace... you must change region settings in your phone but this cant do without hard reset and select English USA or GB
other solution is alternate Marketplace (for only free apps).
http://wappstore.org/wp/?showapp=1
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530113
As you can see I am in the UK... this was for the Nokia Drive app I managed to get displayed on my phones marketplace app, but it gave the "you cant have this as its restricted" rubbish...
HD2 owners got the same messages when trying to install Compass after some updates, even though it was allowed to be installed prior to the updates.
There must be a way of fooling the marketplace app and telling it that all pre-reqs have been met even if they haven't...
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As you can see I am in the UK... this was for the Nokia Drive app I managed to get displayed on my phones marketplace app, but it gave the "you cant have this as its restricted" rubbish...
HD2 owners got the same messages when trying to install Compass after some updates, even though it was allowed to be installed prior to the updates.
There must be a way of fooling the marketplace app and telling it that all pre-reqs have been met even if they haven't...
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On HD2 solution is changing an identification of device as HD7 for example.
If you edit the registry you can spoof being any device, correct? The obvious plus is to spoof being a Nokia Lumia 800 since you get Drive, Maps, ESPN and other Nokia things. They are pretty much the lead OEM on the platform with HTC and Sammy more interested in Android devices.
So really is there any downside to reg editing an HD2 to be a Lumia 800?